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HANGING AROUND - The Stranglers
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Tabbed By : Arwyn (xArwyn)
Tuning: Standard
G|------------------------|
D|----------10-------5----|
A|------------------------|
E|-5-5\---8----8---3----3-| x2
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----7------7------10-----5--|
A|-----------------------------|
E|-5-5---5--5---5--8---8--3---3| x10
G|----------------------------|
D|----------------------------|
A|-------------------33333333-|
E|-55555555-33333333----------|
G|-----7------7------10-------5---|
D|--------------------------------|
A|-55----5--5---5--8----8--3----3-|
E|--------------------------------| x6
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|-55555555-33333333--------------------|
E|--------------------11111111-33333333-|
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----7------7------10-----5--|
A|-----------------------------|
E|--55---5--5---5--8---8--3---3| x8
G|----------------------------|
D|----------------------------|
A|-------------------33333333-|
E|-55555555-33333333----------|
G|-----7------7------10-------5---|
D|--------------------------------|
A|-55----5--5---5--8----8--3----3-|
E|--------------------------------| x6
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|-55555555-33333333--------------------|
E|--------------------11111111-33333333-|
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----7------7------10-----5--|
A|-----------------------------|
E|--55---5--5---5--8---8--3---3| x14
G|----------------------------|
D|----------------------------|
A|-------------------33333333-|
E|-55555555-33333333----------|
G|-----7------7------10-------5---|
D|--------------------------------|
A|-55----5--5---5--8----8--3----3-|
E|--------------------------------| x13
G|----7-------7-------333-------|
D|------------------------------|
A|-55---5--5----5--5------333-5-|
E|------------------------------|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Hanging Around |
Artist |
The Stranglers |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
MAa5_z-PKl8 |
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).